Getting Started; Physically Connecting The Device - Western Digital My Cloud User Manual

Getting Started

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Physically Connecting the Device

Getting Started Using the Online Setup Installer
Getting Started Without the Online Setup Installer
Getting to the Public Share
It is easy to set up the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device—all you have to do is
unpack your device, connect it, and check the LEDs on the front and back of the device to
make sure the connections are working properly. Then, download and run the quick setup
installer, available at http://www.wd.com/setup/wdmycloud.
Note: For information about safely shutting down and disconnecting the device,
Physically Connecting the Device
Note: Remove the sticker from the back of the unit prior to connecting your
Follow the steps below to connect the WD My Cloud Personal Cloud Storage device to a
home or small office network.
Important: To avoid overheating, make sure the device is upright as shown in
WD MY CLOUD PERSONAL CLOUD STORAGE
USER MANUAL
see "Utilities" on page 83.
device.
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the illustration above and nothing is blocking or covering the slots
and openings on the top and bottom of the device. In the event of
overheating, the device will perform a safe shutdown, interrupting
all processes currently being performed. If this occurs, data may
be lost.
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